10 Indian Dhabas for Your Hunger Pangs on Road Trips


Sharma Dhaba

Location: Sikar Road, Jaipur, NH11

Must try: Mawa naan and Paneer butter Masala

The dhaba is more of a tourist spot now located on Jaipur-Sikar Road serving authentic Rajashthani cuisine. The dhaba offers two seating choices – one, along the road and another, at the back of its kitchen called the Garden. Once here, you cannot miss the local tales from Puranmal Sharma who recalls Bollywood star Dharmendra as a regular customer to the dhaba decades ago.

Giani Da Dhaba

Location: Kalka Shimla Highway, Dharampur

Must try: Butter chicken and Thandi kheer

This easy to locate dhaba in NH22, offers three types of food- Tandoori, Continental and Indian. Foodies count their Indian dishes as highlights of the place. However, Lemon Chicken – a pick from Chinese menu is also worth a try. Owners Messrs. Singh and Sharma confirm the local wine in menu as non-alcoholic making it an apt choice for travelers and drivers.

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